Correctional Activities Officer I

State of Oklahoma • Granite - 1700 E 1st Street, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates in a state correctional institution or facility. This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for planning and conducting a variety of physical education and recreational activities at a state correctional facility. This may include providing training and guidance to inmates, recreation workers or others in preparing for and administering assigned activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of common sports.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques.
• Ability to conduct group activities.
• Ability to supervise and instruct.
• Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of recreational coaching, organized sports or instruction for each year of the required education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security work for each year of the required education with a maximum substitution of two years.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates; supervises preparation for scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place.
• Maintains order and discipline during scheduled activities; supervises inmates in all recreational and related activities.
• Responsible for the selection, procurement, and inventory of equipment and supplies; accounts for damaged or missing equipment and ensures the scheduling and completion of required maintenance; oversees the use of equipment and supplies in accordance with operating guidelines and safety standards.
• Instructs inmates in the appropriate care and maintenance of equipment and recreational facilities; supervises inmates in the completion of related job assignments.
• May be responsible for the evaluation of inmates and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level